CAMP SHELBY, MISSISSIPPI--Staff Sgt. Matthew Ortiz a member of the New York National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry disassembles an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon as part of a weapons proficiency event during the Army National Guard 2020 Best Warrior Competition Sept. 14 2020 being conducted at Camp Shelby. The Best Warrior Competition is a four-day competition that tests competitors Army aptitude through board interviews physical fitness tests written exams warrior tasks and battle drills relevant to todays operational environment.
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Troy Record/Saratogian -- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 Trees For Troops: 131 Christmas trees sent to servicemembers for holiday season BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. For the 19th year, volunteers, veterans and service members gathered with FedEx and tree growers at Ellms Family Farms Tuesday to send 131 Christmas trees to troops. ... (more)
WRGB -- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 Capital Region veterans, National Guard help donate 150 Christmas trees to military bases nationwide (Video) BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. Volunteers from the New York National Guard and Capital Region veterans helped donate 150 Christmas trees on Tuesday to military bases across the country. The trees were... (more)
NY Post -- Wed, 22 Nov 2023 Grandparents, parents and kids reveal how shared life in the military has shaped their families Military life often involves the entire family be it living together on a base or sacrificing time with a loved one serving overseas. But for these three area families, defending America... (more)